After Receiving the Results of Four Different Sets of Tests

question 42

Multiple Choice

After receiving the results of four different sets of tests, Mary's doctor tells her that she has cancer.Mary states, "This can't be true; I'm going to get a second opinion." Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate?

• A)displacement
• B)denial
• C)projection
• D)repression

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, that help in making decisions, forming judgments, or solving problems.

System II Strategies

Cognitive processes associated with analytical thinking that are deliberate, controlled, and typically require conscious effort, as opposed to intuitive or automatic System I processes.

Atypical

Atypical refers to something that is not typical or usual; in medical or psychological contexts, it often describes conditions, behaviors, or responses that deviate from the norm.

Prison Guard

An individual responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a jail or prison.